Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sapense
ID:
232782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 178 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232113

Common Names

  • Sapense Anthurium
  • Sapense Flower
  • Sapense Leaf

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Description

Anthurium sapense (also called Sapense anthurium, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial evergreen plant native to the Caribbean. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow spadix. It is found in tropical rainforests, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium sapense is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in tropical gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium sapense is red and has three petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium sapense is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm, humid climates and partial shade. It can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anthurium sapense

Anthurium sapense is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Anthurium sapense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium sapense?

Anthurium sapense

What is the common name of Anthurium sapense?

Sapense Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium sapense?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Anthurium genus

Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272364-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.